California · Labor Code

LAB §4721: The surviving spouse or dependent minor children of an elected public official who is killed by assassination shall be entitled to a special death benefit which shall be in addition to any other benef

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Surviving spouses and dependent minor children of elected public officials killed by assassination are entitled to receive special death benefits in addition to other benefits.

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The surviving spouse or dependent minor children of an elected public official who is killed by assassination shall be entitled to a special death benefit which shall be in addition to any other benefits provided for by this division or Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 6100).

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